by amcquinn @ Arcanum Wholistic Clinic

Mon Jan 22 08:41:50 PST 2018

A dozen or so years ago, I lived on a farm with my husband (fellow Heilkünstler, Jeff Korentayer) and my two children, Jordan and Adie. Jeff and I saw patients regularly in our home. He worked from the office upstairs and I had two chairs set up in an enclosed space on the main floor. […]

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by @ Life Insurance Canada

Wed Jan 31 08:58:46 PST 2018

Once a year Benefits Canada releases a report on employee benefits coverage in Canada. These figures represent the top Canadian benefits providers.

Changing demographics, expensive prescription drugs and an increase in chronic diseases at various states have put a strain on group benefits paid for by the employer. Financially strapped companies must focus on remaining competitive in their field and lowering operating costs, while still retaining a competent workforce.

To be a top provider, insurance companies must find a delicate balance between offering the coverage companies want and keeping costs down. They recognize the importance of benefits coverage as a way to attract and retain the best workers, and keeping those workers healthy and productive.

Trends and Challenges Providers Face

Guidance – Plan members are looking for guidance on ways to control the cost of benefits plans. They are willing to forgo traditional cost-sharing strategies and seeking new ways to manage costs. The biggest challenge for employers is the cost of prescription medications and disabilities. They are asking providers to help find ways to cut costs and efficiently measure and manage those costs, while maintaining a good balance between the health of employees and the cost health benefits.

Competitive rates – Employers are shopping for competitive rates and service fees. An increasing number of them are also looking for value-added services, such as technology that delivers claims services by way of mobile devices, member communication and enhanced analytics. However, controlling cost increases is the highest priority. Providers are answering these concerns with more creative drug plan designs, negotiating prices with manufacturers and better management of high-cost claims.

What providers need to do to succeed – Providers need to manage the overall governance of their plans to help keep the major cost drivers under control and ensure members understand the impact they can have to help manage those costs. Plan design options need to be better managed and insurers need to explain how they should be implemented. In many cases, high-costs are due to a lack of education. With better education, providers can help members see how their actions can affect costs and help them understand and care about doing their part to make plans more affordable.

New trends providers must deal with – Providers are now facing a huge increase in mental health claims. In the past, mental or emotional problems were not recognized or acknowledged insurable illnesses, therefore, not covered by employer-sponsored benefits. Reports show that 90% of Canadians between the ages of 18 and 24 claim excessive stress levels, which means an increase in absenteeism and greater costs for the company.

Healthcare costs – The cost of healthcare, the introduction of more expensive medications and expensive treatments are serious concerns for benefit providers. And over time this problem will worsen because people are living longer, therefore they will require expensive drugs and treatments for a longer period of time. Biologic drugs will considerably increase the cost of drug plans.

However, there are steps employers can take to reduce the risk of higher benefit costs. For example, they can create a stress-free work environment, encourage healthy lifestyles by offering fitness programs or gym memberships and offer healthy food choices in the cafeteria. A healthy workforce will help reduce healthcare costs and absenteeism and increase productivity.

Tomorrow's workforce won't be the same as the today's, which will greatly affect benefit plan designs, costs and how they are delivered.

by noreply@blogger.com (billygish) @ billygish

Sat Jan 12 16:00:00 PST 2013

The only thing that keeps most energy drinks from being "diabetic friendly" are the cheap ingredients and formulas designed to create profits, not health. It is so easy for the mass media to treat all energy drinks as if they are the same, but they're not. I have found only two, so far, that meet my criteria for being low in natural sugar and containing only healthy ingredients that don't make you feel worse 2 hours later. One of these is 2X as expensive as the other, so you can guess which one I chose. To address a common question I get -- "Are there any energy drinks safe for diabetics?" -- the answer is YES, but you won't find them in stores. If you're diabetic and you can handle 7 grams of fruit sugar, you can have a whole serving. If you're very sensitive to sugar of any kind, as I am, then I break it up by mixing a half serving or less into some hot or cold tea. (I'm drinking some right now.) This drink is called A.C.T.(which stands for Advanced Cellular Technology) and you can order it here: http://drinkactweb.com/nrg-xplosion The company ships it to about 70 countries and they have offices in Japan, Canada, the USA, Thailand, the Philippines and (am I leaving anyone out?). In the U.S., the prices per packet of powdered mix comes to $1.35 delivered in 30-packet boxes. It also comes in cans,both have a black currant flavor and a very high antioxidant rating. Got to run now. Have an exciting weekend!

by amcquinn @ amcquinn – Arcanum Wholistic Clinic

Wed Jun 14 00:24:09 PDT 2017

Patriarchy can attempt to divide us; however, I know for a fact that folks can not be so easily broken apart by walls and borders. We’re lovers of the international state of mind. I’m thinking of the Airbnb couple in Victoria, BC, who took us to brunch and wanted to know more about what we […]

by amcquinn @ amcquinn – Arcanum Wholistic Clinic

Mon Jan 22 08:41:50 PST 2018

A dozen or so years ago, I lived on a farm with my husband (fellow Heilkünstler, Jeff Korentayer) and my two children, Jordan and Adie. Jeff and I saw patients regularly in our home. He worked from the office upstairs and I had two chairs set up in an enclosed space on the main floor. […]

by Mary Ray @ Arcanum Wholistic Clinic

Sat Jan 13 08:55:31 PST 2018

Photo by popofatticus “evening read” If “Science” says it’s proved, then it must be … what about a science of the heart ?! When, after a long day, and their baths were done and they both smelled delicious after having put the life stock away, I’d call out, “Stories in the big bed!” they’d both […]

by amcquinn @ amcquinn – Arcanum Wholistic Clinic

Thu Feb 01 08:47:44 PST 2018

This month I’m speaking at the World Schoolers Summit, here in Guanajuato, MX. They’re a group of international digital nomads who are mostly educating their kids while living around the world. I’ve been connected to them online for well over a decade. Way back when our kids were little, I thought it was very important […]

by @ CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public RSS

Mon Feb 12 13:14:00 PST 2018

The grieving relatives of a First Nations man whose accused killer was acquitted by a Saskatchewan jury are meeting with federal ministers to take what they call a first step in the long road to reforming Canada's justice system.

by @ Life Insurance Canada

Thu Feb 08 08:44:46 PST 2018

I was unknowingly introduced to the value of life insurance when I was about one month old. My father, Larry Marr, a Chartered Accountant at the time, purchased a life insurance policy on my behalf from North American Life. Wisely … Continue reading →

by NOVA Probiotics @ NOVA Probiotics

Tue Nov 11 14:15:34 PST 2014

A Brand New Version Of Our e-Store Has Just Launched! Tell Us What You Think! We are very pleased to announce that our new e-Store is live and ready for the world to surf. We have completely redesigned the layout with simplicity, ease of use, security and accessibility in mind. We hope you...

by greg @ Country GuideCountry Guide

Thu Feb 08 13:50:53 PST 2018

The title is certainly impressive. Manuel Gonzalez Guzman is managing director, global head of banking for food startup innovation and Rabobank’s Banking for Food Inspiration Centre. Rabobank after all is one of the world’s largest banks with over $750 billion in assets, all of it focused on the food, agribusiness and beverage industry. Equally impressive, […] Read more

by noreply@blogger.com (myrnahelcob) @ myrnahelcob

Sun Jan 13 11:15:00 PST 2013

Losing weight can be a tricky feat to accomplish.� Some people seem to shed pounds without any effort but some people will only see a little change despite their efforts.� No matter how many health and fitness tips they follow they never seem to make any real head way.� Many people will turn to dietary [...]

by noreply@blogger.com (billygish) @ billygish

Mon Jan 14 10:00:00 PST 2013

The secret to getting all the money you want won't make any sense until I explain a few ground rules. Bear with me. I doubt anyone has told you these things. Today I'm talking to my young readers mainly, but this applies to all of us. Since you seem to be afraid to communicate with me, I have developed an image of you and your circumstance in my mind. I can imagine you feel that the world is putting up barriers to your employment, to your freedom to do and go where you want, to have the things you want. There's a lot of competition for the girls you want. It probably seems unfair that everything revolves around MONEY. All the cool stuff you want costs money -- lots of it! -- and you don't have it, not near enough anyway. I have been there -- and I know it's tougher now -- but I know how many of you think. (Sorry to generalize here, but generally I see evidence that this is true.) Until you can start saving money, you will stay stuck where you are. Many of you piss away the little you earn on cigs, tats, booze, cell minutes, and junk food as consolation for how unfair you perceive life to be. You are keeping yourself stuck if you must pay retail because you can't afford to buy energy drinks, for example, in bulk at wholesale prices. Everything will change once you learn to control your spending -- and start saving money, then using it to make more money. That's the secret. And it all begins in learning to control your thoughts, which cause your actions that keep you stuck. So, resist the urge to get that next tat or pack of smokes. Get healthier and stop wasting your "seed money" on feeling sorry for yourself. Maybe your weakness is owning a flashy car and more house than you need, but the same principle applies. Treat money like a precious asset and use it to make more money any way you can do it safely.

by Laura Telford @ Organic Week

Wed Sep 21 08:30:01 PDT 2016

Manitoba’s organic sector has a lot to celebrate during Organic Week 2016 (September 17-25). The Canadian organic market is vibrant, with double digit annual sales growth and many new entrants from mainstream farming. The scientific community is also beginning to pay attention to organic agriculture. There is now a federal funding program dedicated to organic research and a national organic […]

by noreply@blogger.com (billygish) @ billygish

by amcquinn @ amcquinn – Arcanum Wholistic Clinic

Tue Jan 02 20:10:45 PST 2018

Look around you, do you know women who live out of this state of mind? Perhaps you do too? Have you taken “The Pill?” Did your mother take “The Pill” before having you? I, myself, suffered such severe migraines with kaleidoscopic vision on “The Pill” and then a mini-stroke at the Women’s College […]

by noreply@blogger.com (myrnahelcob) @ myrnahelcob

Mon Jan 14 11:15:00 PST 2013

I decided to look back through my blog posts of 2012 and pull together a few standout recipes that I will definitely be making again and again.� First up is this somewhat unusual spring appetizer that I made with some of our delicious local strawberries.� I can’t wait til next spring when I’ll be able [...]

by NOVA Probiotics @ NOVA Probiotics

Thu Oct 30 13:04:03 PDT 2014

The intestinal lining is responsible for this common gastrointestinal disorder. Leaky Gut happens when the intestinal lining is more porous than normal, when large spaces appear in the gut wall allowing substances to leak out of the gut and into the blood stream. In such cases, substances like bacteria, fungi, parasites and partially digested molecules might dissipate through...

by NOVA Probiotics @ NOVA Probiotics

Tue Sep 02 11:52:58 PDT 2014

Probiotics to save you from the discomfort and embarrassment of diarrhea Diarrhea is an extremely common illness, and everyone usually gets it about once a year. Diarrhea can be caused by many different things, the main one being intestinal imbalance. When the bacteria inside your intestines that digest your food are unbalanced, meaning...

by amcquinn @ Arcanum Wholistic Clinic

Tue Jan 02 20:10:45 PST 2018

Look around you, do you know women who live out of this state of mind? Perhaps you do too? Have you taken “The Pill?” Did your mother take “The Pill” before having you? I, myself, suffered such severe migraines with kaleidoscopic vision on “The Pill” and then a mini-stroke at the Women’s College […]

by amcquinn @ Arcanum Wholistic Clinic

Mon May 22 08:54:08 PDT 2017

When children who have HIV, Hep B, or Tuberculosis can attend school without disclosing their diseases because they are protected by the constitution, but healthy, vaccine-free children cannot attend school with no disease because they aren’t vaccinated. When kids in school taking cabinets full of pharmaceuticals is normal, but healthy, vaccine free/disease free/medication free children […]

by noreply@blogger.com (myrnahelcob) @ myrnahelcob

Sat Jan 12 20:15:00 PST 2013

Here’s another recipe from the past that I’m pulling forward to share with you again.� This Apple Galette recipe was originally posted in October of 2008. Fall is here, the holidays are near, and the season of eating is officially upon us.� For me, that means it’s time for apple pie.� This is my third [...]

by greg @ Country GuideCountry Guide

Fri Feb 09 09:24:22 PST 2018

These new peer groups are drawing rave reviews from their members. Are they the most inspirational and perhaps the most essential business idea of the new millennium? It’s a big claim, but it’s tough to argue against this newest iteration of farmers helping farmers. How do you calculate your most productive day? If you’re like […] Read more

by greg @ Country GuideCountry Guide

Mon Feb 12 10:34:43 PST 2018

Brassica rapa plants have contributed to Chinese cuisine for millennia. “The Book of Songs”, an ancient collection of Chinese poetry, includes one 3,000-year-old poem, Gu Feng, which specifically mentions the plant. In this English translation, Brassica rapa is called “mustard plant.” Gently blows the east wind, With cloudy skies and with rain. Husband and wife […] Read more

by noreply@blogger.com (myrnahelcob) @ myrnahelcob

Sun Jan 13 08:15:00 PST 2013

I got some exciting news lst night, just before going to bed. Healthyplanetdiet.com has been sold! The new owner will be a guy named Josh, who owns the site, MyPhoneRoom.com and he will be taking this site to new creative heights. He tells me it will still be focused on healthy diets. In the meantime, I'm scrambling to figure out what new site I will start to refine my focus on health. I welcome your suggestions! I am leaning toward something about Diabetes and using A.C.T. energy drink and AddieUP to help those who are having a hard time getting used to changing their eating habits. The future is not going to be a good time to become diabetic, in my opinion. So, it's going to be super-important to find supplements that help lessen the cravings for unhealthy foods, so people can make the necessary diet changes. I will try to give you a heads-up on where I will be found after I turn the site over to Josh. In the meantime, I really appreciate you for following me on this site -- all the links still work to ACT energy and AddieUP(which still has that Buy-one-get-one-free sale going on). I have linked this blog to another site where I will be writing, so that you can find me. I also write at Hubpages and just put up a new Hub yesterday (http://paulkemp.hubpages.com/hub/If-Preventing-Diabetes-Symptoms-Is-So-Easy-Why-Dont-More-Americans-Do-It) I am sure this site will go in new, more attractive, highly optimized directions under Josh's ownership. Stay tuned, and hopefully I will be able to let you know more tomorrow. Stay healthy and enjoy life!

by greg @ Country GuideCountry Guide

Tue Feb 06 14:18:14 PST 2018

These new peer groups are drawing rave reviews from their members. Are they the most inspirational and perhaps the most essential business idea of the new millennium? It’s a big claim, but it’s tough to argue against this newest iteration of farmers helping farmers. Located in the extreme southwest of Manitoba, Brooks and Jen White’s […] Read more

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by greg @ Country GuideCountry Guide

Fri Feb 09 09:23:45 PST 2018

These new peer groups are drawing rave reviews from their members. Are they the most inspirational and perhaps the most essential business idea of the new millennium? It’s a big claim, but it’s tough to argue against this newest iteration of farmers helping farmers. Though farmer peer groups aren’t yet very common, they are a […] Read more

by @ LSM Insurance – Life Insurance Canada

Fri Jun 30 06:00:41 PDT 2017

Acts of terrorism seem to be a daily event these days. These attacks have caused the insurance industry to suffer massive losses due to property damage. But, how has this affected life insurance? For the most part, the impact on life insurance has been minimal. Not because people haven't lost their lives in terrorist attacks, but because the risk of dying from an act of terrorism are very slim.

by greg @ Country GuideCountry Guide

Mon Feb 12 10:14:39 PST 2018

From the ground, cloud technology is a lot like one of those fast-moving, cumulus clouds you see on the horizon in summer. It seems so full of rain, and rain would be great for the crop, but all the while you tell yourself not to wish too hard. But cloud technology is here. It’s happening, […] Read more

by @ galateas galate

Sat Jan 27 17:37:41 PST 2018

Adidas Body Spray – 220 results from Adidas Team Force by Adidas Deodorant Body Spray for Men Adidas Team Five Special Edition Deodorant Body Spray for Are your Armpits an Exit Ramp? developed a rash under one arm. Can wearing deodorant cause east cancer? Do underwire as cause cancer? Unfortunately many of these discussions go […]

by Katrina Nerisse @ Organic Week

Fri Sep 25 03:00:58 PDT 2015

Knowing where your food comes from is a very important thing to consumers these days. Considering all the hype over Monsanto and non-labelled GMO’s, people are realizing that this is a big problem. People do not want mystery food, or unknown ingredients – they want natural, organic produce that they can trust and rely on. […]

by amcquinn @ amcquinn – Arcanum Wholistic Clinic

Tue Jun 06 22:09:02 PDT 2017

June 2017 Newsletter We’re all trying to balance so much! Often times, it’s not just the business, home life and kids to keep organized, and on a schedule, often times we’re having to be responsible for the collective consciousness for the entire household. Consider how often you’re asked, “Ok, so what’s next?”. Or “You should […]

by NOVA Probiotics @ NOVA Probiotics

Tue Mar 10 20:07:02 PDT 2015

How to Stay Healthy While Traveling Why travel if you’re not going to eat all the food? The world is sometimes literally your oyster, and one that your stomach isn’t familiar with how to digest. Other times, it can be a matter of someone using the local tap water to rinse your veggies. Whoever is...

by @ LSM Insurance – Life Insurance Canada

Thu Jul 06 06:00:18 PDT 2017

Morning Star defines embedded sales commissions (also known as trailer fees) “as service commissions paid by the mutual fund company to the sales representative managing your mutual funds. This commission is paid as long as you hold units in the fund. Commissions generally range from 0.25% to 1% and are paid out of the management fund's expenses.

by noreply@blogger.com (myrnahelcob) @ myrnahelcob

Mon Jan 14 14:15:00 PST 2013

Christmas isn’t here yet, but I’m already craving cookies like crazy.� This morning I was looking through different cookie recipes I’ve posted in the past and I ran across this recipe for Brown Sugar Shortbread that was hidden in a post about Lemon Shortbread from a few years back.� Since these cookies are so delicious, [...]

by @ LSM Insurance – Life Insurance Canada

Thu Jun 29 06:00:42 PDT 2017

The cost of living drains every penny we have. The average Canadian lives from pay cheque-to-cheque. When striving to make ends meet, the added expense of life insurance premiums seems like a luxury we can do without. The truth is, life insurance is not a luxury, it is a necessity and the potential cost of not buying insurance can be devastating.

by noreply@blogger.com (billygish) @ billygish

Sun Jan 13 16:00:00 PST 2013

Here is one more AddieUP weight loss story, if you're interested. BTW, the AddieUP 30 percent off sale ends tonight at midnight. For those interested in arthritis and other inflammation-related conditions, there is a new neutraceutical that seems to be producing dramatic results for those who have tried it. I will bring you some information about it tomorrow. Stay tuned for that! Thanks for viewing.

by CHFA @ Organic Week

Mon Sep 12 07:58:02 PDT 2016

September is a season for change. The kids are back in school, adults are back from vacation and mornings seem to be a little more hectic. But you don’t want to skip out on the most important meal of the day. So try a twist on breakfast by going organic – it’s easier than you […]

by amcquinn @ amcquinn – Arcanum Wholistic Clinic

Thu Apr 13 03:04:06 PDT 2017

April 2017 Newsletter Contemplation or meditation is about developing the sight of God. It can’t be termed anything else. When we speak of “seeing” as a bodily organ, we are more often alluding to perception or proprioception, discerning the essence of a thing. When I looked at the sunset in this image , above, I […]

by greg @ Country GuideCountry Guide

Thu Feb 08 10:15:25 PST 2018

Four robots at New Galma Dairy near Ingersoll, Ont., milk the cows while a second automated system finds its way around the barn feeding cows and heifers by itself and a third machine beds the cows without human intervention. Calves can decide when they want milk from a machine that identifies them and gives them […] Read more

by @ galateas galate

Sat Jan 27 04:44:10 PST 2018

Mitchum is a and of antiperspirant-deodorant Mitchum is a and that was purchased by the Revlon Corporation in the late Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate 25%. Below you will find a collection of the best taglines around the Internet. Best Deodorant For Bo Dr Foot Scholls rRP $94.56 Our Price $69.46 Saving $25.10 (27%) Gucci Flora By Gucci […]

by defeatingmsmyjourney @ Defeating Ms – My journey

Sat Jan 27 16:15:35 PST 2018

This was a big milestone for me today. I live one Kilometer from the main drag where the grocery store, bank, train station, and butcher are. Four years ago I could walk to this street, but dragged my leg the last ten minutes of the walk, which then required a forty-five minute rest. I’d go … Continue reading Milestones and Recipe Websites

by NOVA Probiotics @ NOVA Probiotics

Mon Jan 19 10:40:02 PST 2015

Get a clear complexion with probiotics! Eczema is an inflammatory skin disorder, it appears by forming blisters of crust like chunks or patch-like scaly rashes that itch. Thickened and dry or red skin, scaling, and blisters are among the common symptoms. There is no cure yet, but luckily, symptoms come and go. Probiotics can help reduce...

by noreply@blogger.com (billygish) @ billygish

by noreply@blogger.com (myrnahelcob) @ myrnahelcob

Sat Jan 12 14:15:00 PST 2013

I have been hearing a lot lately about a group of Ontario high school students who have taken a pledge to avoid fast food for the month of November. The campaign, cleverly named Stick it to Fast Food, urges youth to make healthier choices when it's time to eat. The site claims that to date, [...]

by noreply@blogger.com (billygish) @ billygish

Mon Jan 14 16:00:00 PST 2013

Losing weight, following some good fitness tips and getting in shape are key aspects to living a long and healthy life.� Losing weight can be difficult and getting into shape can be even harder.� Many people will track their weight loss progress by weighing themselves regularly.� This isn?t a very accurate method, however, as muscle [...]

by greg @ Country GuideCountry Guide

Fri Jan 26 09:33:02 PST 2018

The study published in the November 9, 2017 Journal of the National Cancer Institute is crystal clear. Called “Glyphosate Use and Cancer Incidence in the Agricultural Health Study”, it says: “In conclusion, we found no evidence of an association between glyphosate use and risk of any solid tumours or lymphoid malignancies, including NHL (Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma) […] Read more

by noreply@blogger.com (myrnahelcob) @ myrnahelcob

Sun Jan 13 02:15:00 PST 2013

Here’s another recipe from the past that I’m pulling forward to share with you again.� This Apple Galette recipe was originally posted in October of 2008. Fall is here, the holidays are near, and the season of eating is officially upon us.� For me, that means it’s time for apple pie.� This is my third [...]

by amcquinn @ Arcanum Wholistic Clinic

Sat Aug 05 20:23:31 PDT 2017

August 2017 Newsletter My hope is that this missive finds you well and enjoying the last weeks of summer. Early morning fog burning off the Kennebecasis River It finally warmed up and stopped raining here in Maritime Canada and we made it into the brackish waters of the Kennebecasis River for many swims. Building our […]

by @ CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public RSS

Mon Feb 12 12:40:40 PST 2018

Last week, more than 300 child soldiers were released in South Sudan -- their freedom being celebrated as a step towards ending the use of child soldiers. But Romeo Dallaire says those numbers are just a drop in the bucket and needs to be done to keep kids out of war zones.

by Canadian Organic Growers @ Organic Week

Tue Sep 13 07:36:38 PDT 2016

As Canada gets set to celebrate national Organic Week September 17 to 25, researchers and producers in Manitoba are planning their own celebration. 2016 marks the 25th anniversary of organic crop research at the University of Manitoba’s Glenlea Research Station. Lead researcher Dr. Martin Entz, professor in the department of plant science, has seen a […]

by amcquinn @ amcquinn – Arcanum Wholistic Clinic

Thu May 11 05:04:45 PDT 2017

Post Excerpted from our: May 2017 Newsletter Cancer is a having a predisposition for undischarged grief, feelings of rescuing others to the exclusion of self and the un-lived life. Their secret, hidden, agenda is that if I help rescue enough folks (children, spouse, friends etc.) eventually they’ll […]

by amcquinn @ Arcanum Wholistic Clinic

Tue Jun 06 22:09:02 PDT 2017

June 2017 Newsletter We’re all trying to balance so much! Often times, it’s not just the business, home life and kids to keep organized, and on a schedule, often times we’re having to be responsible for the collective consciousness for the entire household. Consider how often you’re asked, “Ok, so what’s next?”. Or “You should […]

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by greg @ Country GuideCountry Guide

Fri Feb 09 09:02:59 PST 2018

If you rush to the bathroom, but don’t quite make it, you are not alone. About 3.3 million Canadians experience some degree of incontinence, although even this is only an estimate because many people don’t admit to incontinence or just accept it as a normal part of aging. The two most common types of incontinence […] Read more

by greg @ Country GuideCountry Guide

Wed Feb 07 08:20:16 PST 2018

For much of the past decade, provincial extension personnel, certified crop advisors (CCAs) and retailers have talked about declining soil organic matter levels in soils across Ontario. The trends towards intensive farming, shorter rotations, a decline in livestock farming and general practices that focus more on yield are some of the factors cited, together with […] Read more

by defeatingmsmyjourney @ Defeating Ms – My journey

Sat Jan 20 19:01:52 PST 2018

This is a photograph of me and my great friend and director of photography Patrick McLaughlin capturing a sunset in Tofino, British Columbia. One of the reasons I became a filmmaker was to be able to experience these beautiful moments and to share them with people through documentaries. It has been a wonderful career. However, … Continue reading A message from Matt Embry

by defeatingmsmyjourney @ Defeating Ms – My journey

Tue Feb 06 19:52:19 PST 2018

When I tackle something, I have learned through the years of my life to bring all of myself or nothing. I am an open book. Following the Wahls Protocol and how I am defeating MS is no different. My goals for this blog have been: To help keep myself motivated and accountable To provide a … Continue reading All or Nothing? I Pick All.

by NOVA Probiotics @ NOVA Probiotics

Tue Oct 07 09:01:34 PDT 2014

Colic: Colic refers to a very common condition in infants and a great source of stress for parents. Young children with colic may cry for episodes of three hours or more, at least three days in a week. During these fits, the child will be perfectly healthy, he will not be hungry, need changing or want...

by Anne Macey @ Organic Week

Wed Sep 23 20:44:00 PDT 2015

Price is a recurring theme in conversations about organic meat and eggs. I’m often asked – Why is organic meat is so expensive? Is the cheaper organic product being sold in some stores really organic? Why should I pay $6 or $7 a dozen for organic eggs? What are the benefits? The simple answers are […]

After two years of testing and evaluation, command of DARPA's fully autonomous sub-tracking warship has formally been transferred to the U.S. Navy. The Sea Hunter could be the first in a fleet of drone vessels.The post ‘Sea Hunter,’ a drone ship with no crew, just joined the U.S. Navy fleet appeared first on Digital Trends.

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by Darcy Smith @ Organic Week

Fri Sep 16 07:38:49 PDT 2016

If you’re reading this, certified organic food likely makes its way onto your table regularly, so you don’t need us to tell you how great it is for people and the planet (it really is!). You probably don’t need us to tell you that certified organic farmers meet strict regulations to ensure their veggies are, […]

by Shauna MacKinnon @ Organic Week

Fri Sep 25 07:00:30 PDT 2015

In the not too distant past organic food was exclusively consumed by hippies and health nuts. “Natural health stores” carried more supplements than fresh food. If you didn’t grow organic yourself (on your back-to-the-land farm) it would have been hard to come by. Sustained double digit market growth for well over a decade has changed […]

by NOVA Probiotics @ NOVA Probiotics

Tue Sep 23 09:43:51 PDT 2014

Most yogurts that are sold in supermarkets today are pasteurized, meaning all the live bacteria originally inside were killed through this process. Yogurts that contain probiotics have these probiotics added to them after pasteurization. Make sure these yogurts always say they contain “live and active cultures”, as probiotics are not efficient when dead. Also,...

by defeatingmsmyjourney @ Defeating Ms – My journey

Thu Jan 25 18:45:01 PST 2018

This morning was something for me. I have been swimming with the same ladies for four years. They’ve seen me at my sickest. I have had individual remarks from them here and there on my recovery. This morning, the group talked about it. One asked me for information for her daughter, which I said I … Continue reading Join me!

by Mary Ray @ Arcanum Wholistic Clinic

Sat Jan 13 08:27:23 PST 2018

January 2018 Newsletter This month we’re talking about babies and birth control. Did you know that a large percentage of the population is born in September. The most popular date is Sept. 19th with over 12,000 births alone on that day. Source: https://www.rd.com/culture/september-popular-birth-month/ The reason being surmised is that the frosty weather, time off over […]

by amcquinn @ Arcanum Wholistic Clinic

Wed Jun 14 00:24:09 PDT 2017

Patriarchy can attempt to divide us; however, I know for a fact that folks can not be so easily broken apart by walls and borders. We’re lovers of the international state of mind. I’m thinking of the Airbnb couple in Victoria, BC, who took us to brunch and wanted to know more about what we […]

by @ galateas galate

Sat Jan 27 08:48:48 PST 2018

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by noreply@blogger.com (billygish) @ billygish

Tue Jan 15 01:00:00 PST 2013

Arthritis pain relief is too big a subject to cover here, but I'll try to convey a bit of what I've learned. Arthritis evidence was seen in a skeleton from 4500 BC, so it's been with us a long time. Wikipedia says it is caused by Trauma, Infection, and/or Age. I don't totally accept that as fact at this point, as far as aging by itself causing osteoarthritis. Some have more than others, even at advanced ages. It is more prevalent in the more developed countries, which suggests to me a dietary and lifestyle influence on it. Some of it could arguably be caused by old injuries to joints and just plain wear and tear. I don't see why cartilege wouldn't be re-generated, which leads me to think that the same factors that cause osteoporosis -- an animal-protein centered diet -- might be at play here. At this point, I have learned that cartilege thinning does occur causing bone-on-bone pain. One of the principle suggestions for reducing the pain of arthritis is to lose weight -- but it is difficult to stay physically active, if it hurts us badly to move. I wouldn't accept this as the final answer, if I were in that shape. There are other, less impactful, ways to get aerobic exercise, such as swimming and using exercise bikes that let the hands and shoulders power things. It is also possible to lose weight without exercise at all, by going vegetarian. Too radical for you? Then consider the alternative: sitting around doing nothing, getting more painful when you do get up and walk. Giving up and living in a motorized wheelchair is a bad alternative, IMHO. Until I can decide what is causing the degeneration of the cartilege, we are left with seeking arthritis pain relief through herbal or drug methods. Taking ibuprofen or Tylenol on a regular basis is hard on your liver. Tylenol especially! Tylenol is the major cause of accidental poisonings around the house. Too much can be fatal. The best way to relieve the pain and inflammation that I have found is with Source Naturals' "Inflama-Rest", which is a collection of herbal COX-2 inhibitors that minimize the inflammation. I just started taking it yesterday again and the relief was immediate. This also keeps other sources of inflammation(dental pain, muscle aches) down to a minimum. I get better arthritis pain relief from Inflama-Rest than I do from Tylenol, by far!

by noreply@blogger.com (billygish) @ billygish

Sat Jan 12 07:00:00 PST 2013

In this month’s Health Policy & Planning, Tamara Hafner and Jeremy Shiffman have a new article that I think should be on everyone’s reading list (and since it is open access, it can be). Their abstract: After a period of proliferation of disease-specific initiatives, over the past decade and especially since 2005 many organizations involved [...]

by @ galateas galate

Sat Jan 27 09:42:48 PST 2018

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by defeatingmsmyjourney @ Defeating Ms – My journey

Mon Jan 29 19:35:28 PST 2018

I am readying myself for future employment after disability since 2004. Its a big step that involves complicated facets of myself and my individual situation. I have had a complicated life, an out of the ordinary life, half of it, an out of the mainstream life. After the controversial part of my life was over, … Continue reading Thirty Minutes with a MS Psychiatrist

by PROPA @ Organic Week

Tue Sep 20 07:20:16 PDT 2016

Why celebrate organics? “Well to put it simply organics is life that’s kind of the whole thing behind it; to promote bio diversity and increase the number of living species on your farm,” explains Jerry Kit, President of Peace River Organic Producers Association. So to celebrate national Organic Week which runs from September 17-25 PROPA […]

by greg @ Country GuideCountry Guide

Thu Feb 08 10:02:00 PST 2018

Q: Canada fleabane has shown up in various places on our farm this year. I assume it is glyphosate resistant. Do I have any other options for soybeans other than Xtend beans? A: Yes, research conducted by the University of Guelph (Ridgetown Campus) has shown that the addition of Eragon LQ (30 ml/acre) + Sencor […] Read more

by @ LSM Insurance – Life Insurance Canada

Thu Jul 27 13:04:46 PDT 2017

Imagine not being able to work and earn a living for your family. It's not something most people want to think about on a daily basis. Protecting your livelihood with adequate disability insurance can mean the difference between maintaining your standard of life or being forced to make drastic cuts in household spending after being hit with a life-changing injury or illness.

by noreply@blogger.com (myrnahelcob) @ myrnahelcob

by amcquinn @ amcquinn – Arcanum Wholistic Clinic

Sat Aug 05 20:23:31 PDT 2017

August 2017 Newsletter My hope is that this missive finds you well and enjoying the last weeks of summer. Early morning fog burning off the Kennebecasis River It finally warmed up and stopped raining here in Maritime Canada and we made it into the brackish waters of the Kennebecasis River for many swims. Building our […]

by noreply@blogger.com (myrnahelcob) @ myrnahelcob

Mon Jan 14 23:15:00 PST 2013

"Dr. Esselstyn Diet Rules" gets very high interest in bringing people to this Web site, so today let's go over them briefly. The number one rule is to not eat anything that had a mother or a face. Dr. Esselstyn's diet is essentially a vegan diet based on vegetables, grains, beans, and fruit. His wife has added recipes to his book to make the food interesting with spices and preparation tips. Another key thing that is avoided by this diet is oils of any kind. Dr. Esselstyn refers to a study that demonstrates how human arteries and blood flow are negatively affected for hours by consumption of oily or fatty meals. Even avocados and especially nuts are avoided for their high fat content. I will confess, this is an area where I have been flouting the rules for several years. I love hummus and nut butters and I take fish oil supplements for the Vitamin D. I may be about to make a change away from the high oil content of my vegan diet because I seem to be having a lot of inflammation going on -- indicated by muscle and joint aches -- which I have read is caused by too much Omega-6 fats and not enough Omega-3. As I recall, Dr. Esselstyn is also opposed to the use of caffeine, which I have seen on the list of inflammatory "triggers" for arthritis sufferers. I may try to reduce this element in my diet soon. The best way to get all Dr. E's rules is to read his book. It is clearly written and worth keeping in your library, especially if heart disease has been a problem in your family.

by @ LSM Insurance – Life Insurance Canada

Thu Oct 19 11:58:50 PDT 2017

According to Frank Swedlove, president and CEO of the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association, “What we wanted to do is ensure the vast majority of Canadians would be able to buy life insurance and not need to worry about this issue of genetic test results.”

by @ Life Insurance Canada

Thu Feb 08 08:44:46 PST 2018

I was unknowingly introduced to the value of life insurance when I was about one month old. My father, Larry Marr, a Chartered Accountant at the time, purchased a life insurance policy on my behalf from North American Life. Wisely … Continue reading →

by noreply@blogger.com (billygish) @ billygish

Sun Jan 13 01:00:00 PST 2013

Getting into shape is an important aspect of health and wellness but it can be hard to start an exercise routine if you have a busy schedule.� When starting a new fitness routine it is always a good idea to start small and work your way up to more intense workouts.� One of the best [...]

by amcquinn @ Arcanum Wholistic Clinic

Thu Feb 01 08:47:44 PST 2018

This month I’m speaking at the World Schoolers Summit, here in Guanajuato, MX. They’re a group of international digital nomads who are mostly educating their kids while living around the world. I’ve been connected to them online for well over a decade. Way back when our kids were little, I thought it was very important […]

by NOVA Probiotics @ NOVA Probiotics

Mon Jan 05 17:43:03 PST 2015

Probiotics, Weight loss and Candida Going on a diet isn’t easy, and many people suffer from unwanted and uncomfortable symptoms such as gas, bloating, and abdominal discomfort. Even when successful, people usually have a hard time getting rid of their persistent midsection fat, and have intense cravings for sugary foods, breads, pasta and sometimes even alcohol. Most...

by @ LSM Insurance – Life Insurance Canada

Mon Jul 31 14:54:31 PDT 2017

Researchers have discovered a profound link between the consumption of sugar and depression in men. Women, however didn't show this association. Quite the opposite, in fact. This study may prove the age-old belief that women need more sugar than men.

by Derek Ratcliffe @ Organic Week

Sat Sep 26 03:00:02 PDT 2015

Organic Food For My Family I take care of all the grocery shopping and food preparation in my house. I buy a lot of organic fruits and vegetables for my family, and keep canned products and white sugar out of my kitchen. I do my utmost to keep growth hormones, GMOs, preservatives, emulsifiers, and other […]

by @ Life Insurance Canada

Wed Jan 31 11:20:34 PST 2018

I have been asked many times, especially closer to the tax season if life insurance really is a tax-efficient product. Life Insurance is definitely a tax-efficient product and provides a plethora of … Continue reading →

by amcquinn @ amcquinn – Arcanum Wholistic Clinic

Mon May 22 08:54:08 PDT 2017

When children who have HIV, Hep B, or Tuberculosis can attend school without disclosing their diseases because they are protected by the constitution, but healthy, vaccine-free children cannot attend school with no disease because they aren’t vaccinated. When kids in school taking cabinets full of pharmaceuticals is normal, but healthy, vaccine free/disease free/medication free children […]

by NOVA Probiotics @ NOVA Probiotics

Sat Jun 14 18:55:23 PDT 2014

Prebiotics are non-digestible soluble fibers that stimulate the growth and multiplication of the beneficial bacteria in the gut. They are mainly used to fuel the probiotics and ease bowel movements. However, prebiotics have many other good characteristics, which explains why NOVA has prebiotic included in each of its formula: They work as anti-carcinogens: When...

by defeatingmsmyjourney @ Defeating Ms – My journey

Thu Feb 01 16:00:13 PST 2018

I’m on Level III roughly two weeks now and the energy came in today. Ketosis flu wasn’t bad and this time around, I knew what it was, a big bonus, since it scared the hell out of me the first time I experienced it not knowing what was going on. I lost a big 6 … Continue reading I’ll say, “Hell yes!”, to that!

by defeatingmsmyjourney @ Defeating Ms – My journey

Mon Jan 22 16:51:02 PST 2018

Staying connected is an important component for my success. I know no one personally who is doing this locally, therefore it is important for me to stay in touch with like minded people via various media. This is my list: The Wahls Protocol Facebook Group A closed group, apply to be a member (easy process). … Continue reading Online Support

by @ galateas galate

Sat Jan 27 15:14:11 PST 2018

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by defeatingmsmyjourney @ Defeating Ms – My journey

Tue Jan 23 19:07:37 PST 2018

Reprinted here with permission from Dr. Wahls: Terry L. Wahls 4 hrs I am aware that some individuals have posted concerns about the costs of functional medicine. I saw that people have been expressing concern, frustration and anger that functional medicine costs so much, or even anger that I charge so much for a consultations … Continue reading A message from Dr. Terry Wahls

by noreply@blogger.com (myrnahelcob) @ myrnahelcob

Sun Jan 13 05:15:00 PST 2013

In this month’s Health Policy & Planning, Tamara Hafner and Jeremy Shiffman have a new article that I think should be on everyone’s reading list (and since it is open access, it can be). Their abstract: After a period of proliferation of disease-specific initiatives, over the past decade and especially since 2005 many organizations involved [...]

by @ Life Insurance Canada

Wed Jan 31 08:58:46 PST 2018

Once a year Benefits Canada releases a report on employee benefits coverage in Canada. These figures represent the top Canadian benefits providers.

Changing demographics, expensive prescription drugs and an increase in chronic diseases at various states have put a strain on group benefits paid for by the employer. Financially strapped companies must focus on remaining competitive in their field and lowering operating costs, while still retaining a competent workforce.

To be a top provider, insurance companies must find a delicate balance between offering the coverage companies want and keeping costs down. They recognize the importance of benefits coverage as a way to attract and retain the best workers, and keeping those workers healthy and productive.

Trends and Challenges Providers Face

Guidance – Plan members are looking for guidance on ways to control the cost of benefits plans. They are willing to forgo traditional cost-sharing strategies and seeking new ways to manage costs. The biggest challenge for employers is the cost of prescription medications and disabilities. They are asking providers to help find ways to cut costs and efficiently measure and manage those costs, while maintaining a good balance between the health of employees and the cost health benefits.

Competitive rates – Employers are shopping for competitive rates and service fees. An increasing number of them are also looking for value-added services, such as technology that delivers claims services by way of mobile devices, member communication and enhanced analytics. However, controlling cost increases is the highest priority. Providers are answering these concerns with more creative drug plan designs, negotiating prices with manufacturers and better management of high-cost claims.

What providers need to do to succeed – Providers need to manage the overall governance of their plans to help keep the major cost drivers under control and ensure members understand the impact they can have to help manage those costs. Plan design options need to be better managed and insurers need to explain how they should be implemented. In many cases, high-costs are due to a lack of education. With better education, providers can help members see how their actions can affect costs and help them understand and care about doing their part to make plans more affordable.

New trends providers must deal with – Providers are now facing a huge increase in mental health claims. In the past, mental or emotional problems were not recognized or acknowledged insurable illnesses, therefore, not covered by employer-sponsored benefits. Reports show that 90% of Canadians between the ages of 18 and 24 claim excessive stress levels, which means an increase in absenteeism and greater costs for the company.

Healthcare costs – The cost of healthcare, the introduction of more expensive medications and expensive treatments are serious concerns for benefit providers. And over time this problem will worsen because people are living longer, therefore they will require expensive drugs and treatments for a longer period of time. Biologic drugs will considerably increase the cost of drug plans.

However, there are steps employers can take to reduce the risk of higher benefit costs. For example, they can create a stress-free work environment, encourage healthy lifestyles by offering fitness programs or gym memberships and offer healthy food choices in the cafeteria. A healthy workforce will help reduce healthcare costs and absenteeism and increase productivity.

Tomorrow's workforce won't be the same as the today's, which will greatly affect benefit plan designs, costs and how they are delivered.

by @ Life Insurance Canada

Wed Jan 31 11:20:34 PST 2018

I have been asked many times, especially closer to the tax season if life insurance really is a tax-efficient product. Life Insurance is definitely a tax-efficient product and provides a plethora of … Continue reading →

by NOVA Probiotics @ NOVA Probiotics

Thu Aug 07 19:37:34 PDT 2014

Across Greater Vancouver and Victoria, Pure Integrative Pharmacy is probably the best place to find your prescription drugs, vitamins and supplements, your favorite personal care products and last, but not least, to get good advice from highly qualified employees working there. Like the founder and owner, Bob Mehr, said few weeks ago in...